We had dinner at Sawasdee Restaurant and watched a cultural show that was pretty damn good. We ate on the floor, but underneath the table, the floor was cut open so that we could let our legs hang down and sit properly. The show told the legend of Ramayana. For those who haven’t seen “The King and I” (just like the majority of Thailand’s population —- the film is banned here), Thailand was once called Siam and it has a rich background.
The scene above depicts the monkey god Hanuman (white) trying to save the beautiful Sita from her captor Ravana (green) —- even though Sita doesn’t want to be saved by him. She’d rather be saved by her husband, Rama
The next day we went to The Grand Palace and it’s GORGEOUS. The royal family no longer lives there, but they still use it from time to time. There are really no words to describe the place, just check out my pictures.
Afterwards we saw ANOTHER reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, but this time made of gold. It’s huge! Thank you, Wide Angle Lens! 
The game of the entire trip was Slide. You know, the hand game? Anyway, someone thought it was a bright idea to teach my friend’s five-year-old son how to play slide…and well, the rest is history.
Captured in this rare moment is an example of how Slide became the official game. My parents learned how to play it and the tiny head behind their hands is my friend’s son. And according to him, “You’re like my older sister.” So yes, you hear that, Liza? Your son wants you to adopt me. 
When I was at the mall that was attached to our hotel (again), I noticed a lot of flashing cameras. So, like any normal person, I also took a photo. Now, the only Thai celebrities I know are Tata Young and Tony Jaa, so can someone please tell me who this guy is? XD
We spent the night strolling the Suan Lum Night Market and its crowded, but in the center of the market is a wide open space with food stalls all around and a stage at the far end where live bands play. In the middle of the area are tables where you can sit, eat, and relax.
My parents and I left Thailand a day before everyone else (so we missed the Floating Market) and headed to the Philippines in order to prepare for my parents’ vow renewal ceremony for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
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